Business Description

OCTOCLEAN is a dynamic, innovative janitorial franchise system. We have developed an exciting opportunity for all kinds of people to simply and quickly start their own commercial janitorial business. Low start-up, guaranteed accounts, and extensive training and support make OCTOCLEAN an attractive option for those looking for the security and growth potential option for those looking for the security and growth potential of an established franchise opportunity.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  2000

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	162	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	162	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 6 Asian-American: 2 Hispanic: 46 Native American: 2 Other: 8 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: OCTOCLEAN offers financing to franchise owners. Financing is guaranteed provided the applicant meets OCTOCLEAN'S liberal standards. OCTOCLEAN is particularly suited for minority franchise owners evidenced by the fact that more than 75% of current franchise owners are considered minorities.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 162 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 162 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	74

Registered in Following Registration States: California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10K
Cash Investment:	$1.5-2K
Total Investment:	$8-57.5K
Average Total Investment:	$32K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$8K
Average Franchise Fee:	$8K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Riverside, CA	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60 U.S.: Yes, California Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from OctoClean.